Social Studies Teacher 6th-8th Grade

Young World Physical Education

Waxhaw (NC)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public charter school in Waxhaw, North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Social Studies Teacher for 6th-8th grade. The candidate will work under supervision to develop and implement a coherent curriculum aligned with state and national standards, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and technology. Responsibilities include leading professional development, supporting new teachers, and collaborating with school leaders. A Master's degree, teaching certification from North Carolina, and strong presentation and leadership skills are required for this full-time position.

Qualifications

Masterful knowledge of literacy, mathematics or technology curriculum and best practices.
Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher.
Experience in staff development programs.

Responsibilities

Support staff in implementing curriculum aligned with state standards.
Promote consistent instructional frameworks.
Design and evaluate staff development programs.

Skills

Presentation skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Educational technology tools

Job description

Social Studies Teacher 6th-8th Grade

Job Details

Job ID: 5271403
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 07, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

Under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor, a team of academic coaches contributes to the development, coordination, implementation, and on‑going evaluation of literacy, mathematics, and technology initiatives. They support the Instructional Improvement Officers, Principals, Curriculum Facilitators, and Teachers in all instructional initiatives. Also, the Academic Coaches assist the Director of Induction and Success with staff development programming and work closely with first‑year teachers in the district.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Works with staff to implement a coherent curriculum aligned with state and national standards
Promotes use of consistent instructional framework and research‑based strategies
Helps build assessment systems that are aligned with curriculum and instruction priorities
Ensures that human, financial, and material resources are aligned to support coherence
Leads professional development for math, literacy, and technology teachers
Supports school‑based professional development led by math, literacy and technology specialists and teacher leaders
Designs, implements and evaluates school and district staff development in concert with other school leaders
Assists the Director of Induction and Success in developing and coaching new teachers
Works with the Instructional Improvement Officer to develop a data profile for assigned schools
Helps staff secure, analyze, and interpret data for promoting instructional improvement
Supports principals, reading specialists, and teacher leaders in using data at the school level
Serves as liaison with the Assessment and Evaluation division and the schools in securing relevant data
Models instructional strategies with teachers and staff in classrooms
Makes regular classroom visits to support instructional improvement
Provides feedback to teachers and staff regarding implementation issues
Serves as coach working with staff to improve their practice
Works with staff and schools to address learning needs of all students
Coordinates with other departments, offices, and organizations to best serve student needs
Provides customized professional development to meet unique student needs and support differentiated instruction
Participates in regular professional development to improve knowledge and skills
Joins Instructional Improvement Officers in cross‑functional training to build instructional capacity
Attends and presents at local, state, and national conferences
Serves as a liaison with colleges, universities, and educational partners to build capacity
Performs other related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience

Masters degree with emphasis on the area of specialty, curriculum, or administration
Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher with predictive characteristics of an outstanding administrator
Experience as a presenter in staff development programs

Special Requirements

Must possess a teaching certificate from the State of North Carolina
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required

Masterful knowledge of literacy, mathematics or technology curriculum and best practices.

Highly developed presentation skills.

Knowledge of effective staff development models that lead to increased student achievement.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Considerable human relations and human development skills.

Demonstrated leadership ability.

Good technical skills with technology and presentation tools.

Ability to use common office machines and popular computer‑driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.

Ability to collect and analyze statistical data.

Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.

Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction.

Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, etc.
Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Data Conception

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability

Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, strategic plans, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of algebra, descriptive statistics and statistical inference.

Form/Spatial Aptitude

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination

Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Physical Communication

Requires the ability to talk and hear; must be able to communicate via telephone.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

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